Porta St Sebastian

Overview

Title

Porta St Sebastian

Author

Vanessa82

Rating

3.60

Year

275 AD

Cost

Free Admission

Average visit time

15 minutes

Address

2 Via di Porta San Sebastiano, 00179 Rome RM

Hours of operation

Always

Description

Porta St Sebastian, whose original name was Porta Appia, is the largest door of the Aurelian Walls of Rome. The current name was given due to its proximity to the church of St Sebastian's outside the Walls and the Catacombs of St Sebastian. Originally, when people passed through the door, a small marking would be left to record their journey. Under the influence of Emperor Charles V, the door became a sort of triumphant arch, with statues and decorations that emphasized its magnitude.